Six of the best... sustainable serviced apartments in the UK

room2 ChiswiCk

Laying down a marker for green stays, room2 Chiswick claims to be the world’s first whole life net zero hotel. All emissions from its construction, running and even its eventual demolition will equal zero. Latest green technologies ensure the building uses 89% less energy than a typical hotel.

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stow-AwAy, wAterloo

Stays don’t get more eco than at Stow-Away, a mind-boggling apartment complex built from 26 repurposed shipping containers. It's at the forefront of waste recycling and reduction, and it plants a tree for every guest stay.

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Flying Butler, hAmmersmith

Mattresses made from recycled marine plastics and air-source heating are among the ecofriendly features of these new mews and duplex apartments. All units also come with the latest low-energy appliances.

turing loCke, CAmBridge

This design-led property, in Eddington – an area built for sustainable living – features on-site renewable energy sources, biodiverse landscaping and responsibly-sourced furniture, lighting and timber, as well as 200 bicycle parking spaces and 20 EV charging spots.

FrAser suites, edinBurgh

Frasers Hospitality bans singleuse plastic, its pillows and duvets are made from recycled materials, and it uses renewable energy in all 11 UK properties. Its pretty Victorian-era aparthotel in Edinburgh's Old Town partners with a local homelessness charity to give back to the community.

stAying Cool, BirminghAm

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Situated on the upper floors of Brum’s chic Rotunda building, Staying Cool is a Green Tourism Gold Award winner that’s big on style. These sleek, boutique-style apartments include aromatherapy toiletries products free of chemical nasties while the building is powered entirely by renewables.